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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.73, 10,228.22 and 4,225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.73, 10,228.22 and 4,225.89 is: 5,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.73 : 10,228.22 = 4,225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.73/10,228.22 = 4,225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.73x = 10,228.22 × 4,225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.73x = 43,223,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223,311.49/7,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.96

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